Overview
- The Water Corporation has postponed completion of the June 6 burst sewer main repair until at least June 13 after encountering complex pipework issues.
- Homes, streets and parks in Spearwood and neighbouring suburbs remain flooded with sewage, leading to the indefinite closure of Watsonia Park.
- Residents report persistent health worries and property damage, and the utility has vowed to cover all cleanup costs and compensation claims.
- Local businesses on Hamilton Road say revenue has fallen by about 20 percent as the spill disrupts trade and forces early closures.
- Premier Roger Cook cautioned that older pipes across Perth could fail again while Shadow minister Peter Rundle has demanded a full audit of the ageing network.